Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the different elements of an information system, including input, output and processing elements; identify the components of a computer system, including hardware components and software applications; explain the differences between operating system software and application software; describe the purpose and components of database management, knowledge management systems and specialized information systems; analyze potential security risks when using an information system, including personal and professional computer systems and networks, and describe forms of computer network and internet security; identify jobs related to information systems careers and describe the impact of technology on careers; describe the system development life cycle (SDLC), define object-oriented programming; and describe alternate methods of development (e.g., agile programming).